Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, with about 8 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,242-mile flight takes about 2h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,242 mi · 1,999 km
- Flight time
- 2h 54m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying MCI to FLL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 8 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 49,558 | 2h 53m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 18,621 | 2h 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCI to FLL flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 9:40am and the last at 2:10pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3945Southwest Airlines | 9:40am | 1:40pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 678Southwest Airlines | 12:05pm | 4:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2421Southwest Airlines | 2:10pm | 6:10pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MCI to FLL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 532 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (80%), those around 2pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 404 | 75% | 14 min | 1.2% |
| Spirit Airlines | 128 | 69% | 19 min | 4.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 21 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 15 | 80% | |
| 8am to 9am | 26 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 18 | 67% | |
| 10am to 11am | 22 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 51 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 58 | 75% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 50 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 75 | 59% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 79 | 73% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 35 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 27 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 21 | 43% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 22 | 86% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 43 | 4,554 | |
| September 2025 | 37 | 4,148 | |
| October 2025 | 40 | 5,342 | |
| November 2025 | 45 | 5,841 | |
| December 2025 | 58 | 9,237 | |
| January 2026 | 58 | 7,363 | |
| February 2026 | 48 | 6,169 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 7,439 | |
| April 2026 | 46 | 5,154 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,110 | |
| June 2026 | 36 | 4,495 | |
| July 2026 | 34 | 4,327 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.